Heather Lim
School
UC San Diego, Western Governors University
Expertise
Korean Food, Hosting Dinner Parties, Cafes
- Heather takes all types of writing very seriously — including long-form Yelp reviews.
- Born and raised in LA's Koreatown, Heather has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Los Angeles food scene.
- She is a thrifty home cook who uses food science to find the best substitutes for ingredients she doesn't have at home.
Experience
Heather's writing journey began at the age of 14 when her poem about Los Angeles and God was selected for an anthology, making her a published author. During her college years, she honed her passion for the arts as the Arts and Culture editor at Triton, a student-led publication dedicated to covering the vibrant local music, visual art, and theater scenes in San Diego. After graduation, she went on to write for Catalyst, a travel and social justice magazine where she excelled in writing about food, places, and people she's never personally experienced. Today, Heather continues to pursue her passion for food writing as an evergreen and op-ed writer for Tasting Table, where she shares her knowledge of food history, kitchen hacks, and troubleshooting recipes.
Education
Heather earned a B.A. in Literatures in English at UC San Diego and an M.A. in Elementary Education at Western Governors University.
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Stories By Heather Lim
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It is possible to prepare them ahead of time as long as you store your soufflé properly in the refrigerator or freezer. In fact, chefs have done it for years.
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See how Korea's eomuk went from aristocratic tables to ubiquitous street food. There's little you can't do with this versatile paste of starch and whitefish.
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One must be careful not to overwork butter. But what does overworking mean, and how can it negatively impact your cooking?
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If you're ever had a batch of flavorless pancakes, it's probably for lack of salt. Here's why this seasoning is essential in most baked goods and dishes.
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Yakult: the iconic Japanese probiotic drink with a sweet twist. See why this drinkable yogurt is a popular choice for school lunches and East Asian cocktails.
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Certain segments of the public may be excitedly waiting for the Barbie movie by Greta Gerwig. Cold Stone is marking the occasion with a new ice cream flavor.
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Pan searing fish is a skill that is both simple and intimidating, but there's a foolproof way for you to achieve crispy, golden skin every single time.
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Butterscotch sauce is perfection drizzled onto almost any dessert. For the best experience, you should pay close attention to the type of cream you're using.
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This tool leaves you with large enough pieces of egg whites to still give you a tender and supple bite while breaking up the brittle yolk into a soft sauce.
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Explore two of the most common butter varieties: sweet cream vs. cultured. Uncover differences and ideal uses for perfect cooking and baking.
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If you have a sweet tooth and want to make a Starbucks iced white mocha even more like a dessert, you just need to add two things.
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Ratatouille is akin to a vegetable stew, so it's easy to whip together, but you'll want to pick the best canned tomatoes for the job.
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Making butterscotch requires attention and care to prevent your sauce from splitting, into lumps of sugar floating in melted butter.
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Smoothies offer a number of benefits. They're a quick way to get fiber, fruits and even vegetables into your diet, but don't rely on a smoothie for hydration.
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When it comes to preparing brown butter, the question at hand is whether or not you should strain it for a smoother appearance and texture.
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While there are a variety of types of onions, one type is the best to use in traditional Mexican salsa because it imports the ideal flavor and texture.
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Gilling can easily go awry, but grill expert Chef Brad Wise shares his thoughts on the most important thing you can do to avoid a grilling disaster.
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We let you in on David Chang's secret to the perfect water kimchi - a somewhat misleading name for this refreshing twist on a traditional Korean favorite.
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That's right. The globally popular entertainment streaming service is opening up a pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
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If you're making dinner and need a small dollop of tomato sauce, but don't have any on hand, don't worry. There's a sweeter ingredient you can use as a swap.
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Starbucks' shaken espresso drink is a contemporary take on the shaken coffee concept that caters to the tastes and preferences of its consumer base.
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Using Starbucks Blonde espresso roast, this version of an Americano has the smoothness and frothiness of a nitro cold brew and the deep body of an espresso.
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The formula for the Impossible Burger 2.0 is completely gluten-free and has some remarkable upgrades in terms of flavor and texture.
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Chick-fil-A is testing a new maple pepper bacon chicken sandwich. It will be available starting on June 12, in participating restaurants in select states.
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Iced coffee and iced espresso may look like standard chilled black coffee, but they're actually two completely different beverages.
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Is it possible to wow your dinner party guests with an impressive steak meal while keeping the preparations simple and straightforward? We think so.
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Depending on where in the world you live, the perfect cheese for a specific dish may not be the easiest one to obtain. There are always other options!